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March 26, 2014

As someone who knows about losing a brother/husband/son, Our prayers go out to all of the families of the brave 19. May GOD bless you and keep you safe until you see them again.

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Deborah,

Ramona, California

February 22, 2014

To the family, friends, neighbors and others who loved and miss the Hotshots. Please know that you have been in and will continue to be in the prayers of many. The sacrifice that each member of the Hotshots made that fateful day will be remembered. This knowledge will not heal your broken hearts, but I hope and pray that you will feel God's healing presence with you as you continue to grieve. Love in Christ, Brenda

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Brenda Stedham,

Anniston, Alabama

November 02, 2013

God bless them all

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Dave Phillips,

Hopland, California

October 31, 2013

I heard about it on TV, recently read a more in depth story of this brave, best of the best in training,crew of the bravest,undying loyalty to their crew,group of specially trained firefighters (hotshots) and family men. I cannot comprehend the gravity of the loss of husbands, uncles, sons,& Dads. My son-in-law is a firefighter/medic with his first child being born next week. I pray nightly for all firefighters, police, medics,who protect us daily and all through the night not knowing if like my son-in-law will come home. You're a special group of people and I salute you, pray for you, and will be interested building back of those lost but never forgotten. Thank you for a profession to help the citizens you serve. God Bless you, he enfolds you in his arms to receive you and keep you in the palm of his hands. So many guardian angels for the families and the newly trained hotshots. Never forget, we never walk alone. Many Blessing~~~

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MARY ELLEN HICKEY,

DAYTON, Ohio

August 29, 2013

May you have healing from your terrible loss. God bless you all

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Michael Becker,

Wyckoff, New Jersey

August 19, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the families of the 19 men lost on the Yarnell Hill fire. We are firefighting parents and can feel your pain. May God Bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.

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Rosanne Sullivan,

Wheeling

August 10, 2013

The world is full of men, but what of men noble and true?Can you say that you have known such a man?These men are far too few.But let me tell you a a story,About a team of menWho left behind a legacy That will not be forgotten.Highly trained, They passed every test,Chosen to fight wild fires, They were called the best.One scorching June day in 2013,When a wildfire raged The Hotshots were called upon To battle the fiery blaze.Armed with tools and heavy gear, They set out in their prime,No job too hard for these men,No hill too tall to climb.Command was set, plans were madeTo tackle the fire's wrathBut winds shifted unexpectedlyAnd they were trapped in the fire's path.19 men were caught that day,The fire drew quickly nearThough they knew they were truly trapped,Not a one showed fear.Dig your shelters, men came the command,Each one knew what this meantThey dug with haste and with one final look They took to their tents.Then let us look away,For we cannot bearWhat came to each one next,Each man endured in those fiery moments,His final Hotshot test.And when the aid finally found the men,The blackened landscape boreThe testimony of death everywhere,And the men who were no more.Oh children, your father was so brave, A man who did his bestIn work excelled, he fought to save, withstanding every test.Dear widow, may you never shed another tear at some unhappy strifeFor you've suffered enough dreadThe day your husband lost his life.Young sweetheart, your hopes and dreamsLay in ashes, from the fire's wrathMay you find hope and dream once more Though sorrow has changed your path.Sad mother, your beautiful son, your joy and your prideWhom you succored with patient love,has bravely lived and bravely died.Two prayers I pray for you, the first,Though all hope now seem dimMay you have a hope in God,And place your trust in Him.Second, May something good, Something beautiful and strongEmerge from this tragic lossFrom something that went so wrong.Then like a Phoenix from the ashesMay these men and their noble deedsLive, for love is stronger than death,In the lives of those who who stop here to read.

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Michelle Kendall & Family,

Barnet, Vermont

August 07, 2013

Such loss of life to a group of brave men is most certainly tragic. These 19 men have earned a place among the pantheon of American heroes.

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Steven J,

Normal, Illinois

August 07, 2013

So incredibly sorry for your loss and grateful for what your loved ones were doing. Thank you. My heart goes out to the families.

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